Replacement Part List
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• Cracked or broken rails
• Spread rails
Turn the saw over, check the underside of the guide bar, and 
make sure that the lubrication holes and chain groove are free 
from impurities.
You can purchase replacement parts for your Sun Joe
®
SWJ804E electric pole saw online at snowjoe.com or, to order 
by phone, contact Snow Joe
®
 + Sun Joe
®
 customer service at 
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
Chain Sprocket
Regularly check the condition of the sprocket and replace it 
when wear exceeds 0.5 mm (Fig. 24).
Do not mount a new chain with a worn sprocket or vice-versa.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tips
Most problems are easy to x. Consult the troubleshooting 
table for common problems and solutions. If you continue 
to experience problems or need repairs beyond these minor 
adjustments, please call 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) 
for assistance.
mWARNING! Always unplug the power cord before 
performing any adjustments, maintenance, or repairs to your 
pole chain saw.
Troubleshooting Table
Daily Checklist, Cleaning 
+ Storage
Daily Checklist
To help maintain your electric pole chain saw for optimum 
performance, we recommend you complete this checklist prior 
to each work session.
mWARNING! Do not plug in the power cord until you 
have completed all of the daily checks.
•  Inspect for any visible damage to the chain, guide bar, or 
motor housing. 
•  Inspect the oil port and guide bar rails and clean them to 
remove any debris.
•  Check the chain tension.
•  Check the chain teeth for sharpness.
•  Check the bar and chain oil level; ll with only new chain 
oil specically formulated for chain saws.
NOISES: If you notice anything unusual, such as odd vibrations 
or sounds, shut the saw OFF immediately. Remove the power 
cord and check the saw for any damage.
< 0.5 mm
Fig. 24
Problems Corrective Action
The saw 
motor fails 
to start
•  Check that you installed the extension cord 
properly into the pole saw power cord receptacle 
and that you plugged the extension cord into a 
live 120 V outlet.
•  Make sure that you fully depress and hold the 
safety lock button before squeezing the ON/OFF 
trigger switch.
•  The chain tension is too tight; re-tension.
•  The chain tension is too tight; re-tension.
•  The chain oil tank is empty; rell.
•  The lubrication holes are plugged; clean them out.
•  The chain tension is too tight; re-tension.
•  The guide bar or chain is damaged; inspect 
and replace the damaged part.
The saw 
runs, but 
the chain 
speed is 
low
Bar and 
chain 
running 
hot and 
smoking
The saw 
motor 
runs, but 
the chain 
is not 
turning










